On October 23, 1969 a tragic explosion and fire in the engine room of HMCS Kootenay
took the lives of nine seaman and injured more than 50 others in one of the worst
peacetime disasters in the history of the Canadian Navy.
To commemorate this tragedy, many former crew members, their families and
friends participated in a Pilgrimage to Plymouth England during
the first week of October 2009.
In Halifax NS on October 23, 2009 the 40th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremonies
were held at the Bonaventure Anchor Memorial in Point Pleasant Park and St. Brendan's
Chapel at CFB Halifax. A tree was planted in Admiralty Gardens as well. Former
crew members, their families and friends also attended a Meet and Greet at the
Fleet Club and reception at The Bridge at Juno Tower.
Winter 2009 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command
June 29, 2009 Trident
Sept 2009 Chronicle Herald
~ MEDIA LINKS ~
Wallaceburg Courier Press - Former HMCS Kootenay Sailors Reunite - Sept 2009
www.wallaceburgcourierpress.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1734198
Wheat City Journal - Emotional trip to bring closure to sea tragedy - Sept 2009
Halifax Herald - Kootenay Disaster Heroes Honoured - September 12, 2009
hqrcna.com/files/kootenay_bell_article.pdf
Ottawa Citizen -HMCS Kootenay 40th Commemorative Ceremony Sendoff - Sept 29, 2009
HMCS Kootenay Video Tribute
www.liveleak.com/view?i=66f_1256393862
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